"I'm trying to achieve something at this club because it's been starved of success over the decades.

"I would love to be a part of a team that brings success back."

Baines believes Everton have shown ambition this summer by bringing in six players and signing young talent Ross Barkley and John Stones to new contracts. Barkley and Stones extended their deals during the close season, despite links with other sides.

"They were linked to other clubs but committed themselves to Everton on long-term contracts, and that's as big a boost as anything," Baines said.